Pulaski County

VA · Pop. 127,187 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Pulaski County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 127,187.

$/Acre: $3,697

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 81.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.04%

Combined Sales Tax5.34%

Cost of Living Index109

Median Household Income$75,721

Poverty Rate12.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,697

Median Home Price$408K

Acres for Sale4931

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,134 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)354 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K216

Property Crime /100K285

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate